Skip to main content

Subcutaneous Hormone Pellets

Meaning

Subcutaneous Hormone Pellets are small, solid, compressed implants containing bioidentical hormones, such as testosterone or estradiol, that are clinically inserted into the fatty tissue just beneath the skin, typically in the hip or buttock area. This method of delivery provides a sustained, steady, and continuous release of the hormone directly into the systemic circulation over a period of several months. Clinically, this modality is highly favored for its ability to bypass the hepatic first-pass metabolism associated with oral administration, offering a convenient and physiologically consistent method for long-term hormone replacement therapy.